Sadlier said: “It’s an exciting move for me with Cork’s prospects in the league and European football, but I am sad to leave Sligo Rovers.

“I’m at a point in my career when I want to win trophies and be successful. When I sat down and thought about the interest in me from other clubs, I felt I had to come to this decision.

“The committee and the manager could have made it difficult but they haven’t stood in my way and the manager called me again to wish me well and I’m really grateful for their support.

“I’ll look forward to coming back to Sligo when I play games here next season.

“It’s a place I’ll always have good recollections of and I wish everyone here the very best going forward because from the players to the manager, supporters and everyone; they deserve it because they give you their all.”